Estimator, Building Enhancements

Donohoe Companies Inc., The • Bethesda, MD

10d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Donohoe Construction Company is seeking a highly motivated Estimator to join our Building Enhancements team. Established in 1884, Donohoe is the Washington, DC region’s oldest full-service real estate company. We are also one of the largest — ranked by the Washington Business Journal as one of the area’s top private companies. Today, The Donohoe Companies, Inc. encompasses six companies: Donohoe Construction Company, Donohoe Real Estate Services, Donohoe Hospitality Services, Donohoe Development Company, Borger Residential, and Complete Building Services. Through these six companies, the Donohoe team provides comprehensive construction, hospitality, development, property management, facilities management and real estate services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or equivalent degree and/or work experience
• Min 5 years estimating experience in Construction
• Must have a proven track record in performing lump sum bid and negotiated bid work
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, BlueBeam, Building Connected
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals
• Maintain a high sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Possess a high degree of integrity and dedication to superior customer service

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and trade specific scope analysis of construction documents and project program requirements; prepare a complete cost estimate
• Prepare conceptual cost models, budgets, and feasibility models based on historic and current cost data and/or subcontractor input, as appropriate
• Analyze project program, design, costs, and subcontractor input and provide comparisons, cost savings, value engineering options, and other recommendations
• Create pre-bid qualification packages and RFP responses
• Develop and review subcontractor scopes of work based on the project program and desired outcome
• Manage subcontractor pricing, including information dissemination, review of subcontractor's proposals, and coordination with the desired scope of work
• Assist with current, as well as new business development
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• health, dental and vision insurance
• leaves of absences
• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• commuter benefits
• paid time off
• holidays
• cellphone and hotel discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level